For nearly 30 years, Sister Rose DiFluri has had her finger stalwartly on the pulse of the Catholic school landscape. Now, as the Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary retires from her role as assistant superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Camden, friends and colleagues are recalling an intellectually gifted, straightforward, funny and compassionate woman of wisdom who advocated fiercely for Catholic schools.

“She’s seen it all, done it all,” said Dr. Bill Watson, diocesan superintendent of Catholic schools. “Her wisdom, sensitive nature to the needs of the school community and experience is hard to find.”